Chateau Durfort Vivens 2015
75cl
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13.5% Vol
An impressive wine from Chateau Durfort Vivens, which is very well structured. Deep notes of ripe, juicy fruit along with firm tannins and plenty of layers. Great for drinking now but could also benefit from a couple more years ageing.
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Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol %
13.5%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Margaux, Bordeaux
Vintage
2015
Producer
Chateau Durfort-Vivens
Food Matching
Food Matching
Beef & Venison
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
This is the greatest wine ever made here. Incredible depth of fruit and power yet always polished and in reserve. Super depth of fruit. Layered. Amazing. Made from biodynamically-grown grapes. (3/2018) - 95-96 points James Suckling
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews